by DevNadkarni | Sep 9, 2026 | 2026, News, Pacific
Economic development moved closer to the centre of the Pacific regional agenda at the recently concluded 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Belau (Palau), with leaders focusing on investment, fisheries, energy security, infrastructure and stronger regional...
by DevNadkarni | Sep 9, 2026 | 2026, News, Palau
Palau’s tourism recovery is gaining momentum, with Qantas set to add a second weekly Brisbane-Koror service from December as demand from Australia continues to grow. The direct Palau Paradise Express service, launched in 2024, has carried more than 15,400 passengers...
by DevNadkarni | Sep 9, 2026 | 2026, News, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu
Digital payments are gaining momentum across Pacific Island economies, with recent developments in Tonga and Solomon Islands showing how banks, regulators and development partners are using technology to reduce friction in everyday commerce and connect local...
by DevNadkarni | Sep 9, 2026 | 2026, Kiribati, News
A new air services agreement between Australia and Kiribati has moved another step through Australia’s treaty approval process, potentially providing a stronger framework for future aviation links between the two countries. The Agreement between the Governments...
by DevNadkarni | Sep 9, 2026 | 2026, News, Vanuatu
Foreign investors are showing renewed confidence in Vanuatu’s tourism industry, with approvals for accommodation and food-service projects rising sharply during the second quarter of 2026. Fifteen foreign investment registrations were approved in the accommodation and...
by DevNadkarni | Sep 9, 2026 | 2026, News
Changes to commercial fishing restrictions in parts of the Marianas Trench Marine National Monument could create new opportunities for Guam and Northern Mariana Islands fishing businesses, although industry officials say expanded access is unlikely to produce an...
by DevNadkarni | Sep 9, 2026 | 2026, Nauru, News
Construction has begun on a 212-room beachfront hotel in Nauru, marking a major expansion of the island country’s accommodation capacity and signalling ambitions to develop a larger tourism and business-visitor market. President David Adeang launched...
by DevNadkarni | Aug 5, 2026 | 2026, Cook Islands, News
First non-sovereign investment signals growing willingness by development banks to finance Pacific enterprises directly rather than relying solely on government projects. The Asian Development Bank has made its first direct private-sector investment in the Cook...
by DevNadkarni | Aug 5, 2026 | 2026, Blog
Omni is excited to have joined the Australia Pacific Islands Business Council in 2025. Omni is a privately owned, Australian sovereign capability provider delivering integrated defence, national security, aerospace, and critical infrastructure solutions to government,...
by DevNadkarni | Aug 5, 2026 | 2026, News, Samoa
Samoa’s decision to join the Australia-backed Pacific Rugby League Partnership reflects a broader shift in the way governments are using sport to deepen economic ties, strengthen regional relationships and create new commercial opportunities. The initiative...
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